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PSNI investigating refugee effigies on bonfire as hate incident
The bonfire built in Moygashel has a boat on top with more than a dozen life-sized mannequins wearing life jackets..
Recall issued for 60,000 Tower air fryers sold in Ireland
Ursula von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote ahead of meeting with Irish MEPs next week
Military group warns 'vague' Defence Bill could lead to 'unreasonable suspensions' for soldiers
Yesterday
9th July 2025
Controversial 'Russian' replica sailing ship leaves Irish waters (but not before garda visit)
Gardaí charge woman in connection with fraud at Trinity College
This week
6th July 2025 - 10th July 2025
TD calls for 'Russian' replica sailing ship to be removed from Irish waters off Dublin
The Shtandart is a replica of a ship built in 1703 by Peter the Great, a Russian Tsar – she is currently visible at anchor off the village of Killiney in south County Dublin.
Government appoints former senior Army Ranger Wing officer to Deputy Chief of Staff post
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
Last week
29th June 2025 - 5th July 2025
Gardaí investigate after 'bomb' defused at Limerick factory
Irish criminals top tier of international organised crime, Interpol organised crime chief reveals
MV Matthew seizure was a major success ... but Irish appetite for cocaine remains
The €157 million drug seizure was a massive win for the State – but those working in policy say the price of a bag of coke has not budged.
Revealed: How Hezbollah fundraisers helped finance the €157m MV Matthew drug operation
Eight relative bit players in the drama have been sentenced today – this is the story of the smuggling operation’s origins.
Eight men sentenced to lengthy jail terms for their part in biggest ever cocaine seizure in Ireland
A joint operation by An Garda Síochána, Revenue Customs and the Irish Defence Forces netted 2.2 tonnes of cocaine in a major mission off the south coast.
Customs team begin 'deep rummage' search of suspected mothership in wake of €31m cocaine bust
Naval Service detains suspected drug traffickers after €31m cocaine sea chase off west Cork
An estimated €30m-worth of cocaine has been seized after a major policing and security operation.
Last month
June 2025
Gardaí rush to seize 3D-printed guns made for the price of a box of cigarettes
The devices can be constructed with 3D printers which cost between €300 to €2,000 for basic models.
Gardaí have seized four 3D printed guns and drugs in Tipperary and Clare raids
Ireland joins EU defence initiative as countries across the bloc rearm
Nato countries agree to ramp up military spending and reaffirm 'ironclad' defence promise
Gardaí continue to question suspect in 'deliberate' hit-and-run killing of man in Balbriggan
Defence chief states Garda helicopter operations adversely affected by Air Corps crisis
As The Journal revealed last month, the service has been forced to move to a part-time five-day-week and daylight-only service because it does not have enough air traffic controllers.
Defence chiefs defend handling of ATC crisis as Air Corps still on dramatically reduced hours
A senior civilian and military leaders will appear before the Defence Committee today to explain what they are doing to solve the Irish Air Corps Air Traffic crisis.
US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran, a major escalation in the war between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes last night and call for peace to ensue.
Tánaiste confirms US threat to Lebanon peacekeepers and will liaise with EU states to save mission
Ten weeks to save Irish peacekeeping in Lebanon as US weighs up whether to end its support
French and Irish diplomats are fighting to save the UNIFIL mission, which is up for renewal at the UN at the end of August.
Taoiseach slams vandalism of constituency office as 'undemocratic' after red paint smeared on walls
North city parks becoming virtual no-go areas for council workers due to drug crime, TD says
While there’s a high Garda presence in commercial areas of the city other areas nearby are being overlooked, Gary Gannon claims.
Garda group to say that little action has been taken to solve 'massive issue' of poor morale
Head of garda group: 'The moment I came out, it became the most insignificant part of me'
Gardaí have launched review into new 999 call-taking system just a year after its launch
Ireland signs deal with French company for sonar to detect submarines and monitor undersea cables
Drug dealer released just four weeks into 18 month term due to prison overcrowding crisis
A number of prisoners, including those suspected to be members of Organised Crime Groups, have been released.
Gardaí searching for human remains at house linked to Annie McCarrick murder probe
A man arrested by gardaí investigating the murder has been released without charge this afternoon.
Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views
EU Minister: Europe's security fears are 'new Brexit' as Ireland must be pragmatic on defence
Commissioner confirms gardaí made 'controlled delivery' of guns to Carlow gunman
Military air traffic controllers to be offered emergency bonus pay to keep them in Irish Air Corps
Court told how bungling drug traffickers suffered serious seasickness aboard crippled trawler
Ukrainian Vitaliy Lapa and UK national Jamie Harbron could only communicate with google translate on the voyage that would end in failure.